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Opinion: Is there a doctor on board? Yes, and airlines depend on it
The article discusses the common occurrence of airlines relying on passenger physicians to assist with non-emergency medical issues during flights, such as dizziness and nausea. The author, a physician, notes responding to three such requests in their last seven flights, highlighting the routine nature of these interventions.
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